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Are you a dynamic communicator with a knack for engaging and inspiring others?
At Voices for Choices CIC, we exist to ensure that every person, their family, and their baby get the positive birthing experience they deserve.
Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnerships Manchester is an NHS working group fuelled by dedication and compassion. We are a collective, a united team of passionate individuals who are committed to going beyond traditional boundaries and amplifying the voices of our community.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Officer to join our team. In this role, you will develop and implement outreach plans that reflect the ethnic diversity of the local population. You will organise local engagement activities, attend community events and create engaging activities for multiple people involved. You will collect and record feedback from parents in hospital and community settings, utilising social media and focus groups to enhance community engagement.
Our Engagement Officer will collaborate with the MNVP Lead and Family Empowerment Project Manager on various projects.
This role would suit a person who is a natural communicator with excellent time management skills who thrives on building and maintaining strong relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and put in place outreach plans targeting diverse local populations, including seldom-heard and at-risk groups.Empathetically collect and record feedback from a diverse range of parents in hospital and community settings.
Use social media and focus groups to gather community feedback and enhance engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with community groups and organisations to support broader projects
Represent our organisation positively at events and provide clear information.
Prepare reports and analyse feedback to inform our work and improve services.
Recruit and coordinate a team of volunteers to assist with engagement activities.
Liaise with the MNVP Lead and Family Empowerment Project Manager providing assistance with events, projects, and administrative tasks as needed.
Our ideal candidate will have
Full driving license and access to your own transport.Some knowledge of maternity/neonatal services.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a busy environment
Strong organisation skills.
Apply now for the chance to join our team!